“I’m interested,” Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930–2020) once said, “in making something romantic out of a very, very mechanistic geometry.” Anuszkiewicz sought to achieve this romance through works juxtaposing vibrant colors in geometric configurations. The perceptual effects he created helped define the American Op art movement.
Anuszkiewicz studied color theory at Yale under Josef Albers and was greatly influenced by Albers’s approach. “The image in my work has always been determined by what I wanted the color to do,” Anuszkiewicz explained in a 1974 catalogue. “Color function becomes my subject matter, and its performance is my painting.”
He departed from his mentor, however, in the pulsating, illusory qualities he gave his work. One of his most famous paintings, Deep Magenta Square (1978), although similar in composition to Albers’s “Homage to the Square” series, is distinctly Op art in the way the striations surrounding the central square seem to vibrate and jump off the canvas.
Anuszkiewicz spent his entire career exploring optical effects through the manipulation of line and color, producing spectacular and timeless pieces of art. “Working with basic ideas will always be exciting,” he said in 1977. “And if a color or form is visually exciting in any profound sense, it will be that way in 10 or 20 years from now.”
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Artist Richard Anuszkiewicz Inward Eye #10 Op-Art Silkscreen Print, 1970, Signed
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Richard Anuszkiewicz (1930-2020) Inward Eye #10 from the Inward Eye Series, 1970. Pronounced it ah-noo-SHKEV-ich. Silkscreen 25 19/20 × 19 3/4 inches Edition of 100, #56/100. Acid f...
Metal
Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art "The Yellows" Screenprint Poster, 1970
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in New Windsor, NY
Op Art screen print poster by Richard Anuszkiwicz, circa 1970. Signed in the print, Anuszkiewicz lower right corner. Titled, "The Yellows" distributed by Synergism, 601, Minnesota St...
Paper
$316Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 19 in D 0.07 in
1970s Original Charles Camoin Seascape Art Exhibiton Poster
By Charles Camoin
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage poster from an exhibit of French painter, Charles Camoin, vivid orange color with beige highlights. Charles Camoin (French: 23 September 1879-20 May 1965) was a French Expressionist landscape painter associated with the Fauves. He painted a portrait of Matisse, which is in the permanent collection of the Pompidou Museum in Paris. Born in Marseille, France, Camoin met Henri...
Paper
$578 / item
H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in
DESENHO – Silkscreen Print, Limited Edition by Álvaro Siza Vieira
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Desenho (Man Painting) - The painting shows someone who begins a drawing, looking on the paper with a pen in the hand. Álvaro Siza describes the very special moment of taking the decision to make a painting, facing the white paper. A reproduction of his situation, doing this series of paintings: not knowing what to do until the decision to draw was being made. Then the idea of mythology came to his mind. “It is, in some way, an expression of my personal moment making drawings. But it is not a self-portrait, I am quite different than this man. It is not a specific person on purpose, because everyone makes drawings. Maybe not everyone does it, but everyone could do it.” Álvaro Siza started drawing at the age of six. With a great variety of drawings on his portfolio, many of them are inspired by mythology and historic scenes. “The drawings are what came to my mind in this very moment. I like mythology and expressing the stories in images. I have made a lot of mythological drawing...
Paper
Vintage Richard Anuszkiewicz Lithograph
By Richard Anuskiewicz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Richard Anuszkiewicz lithograph, 1970: Title: "Yellow Reversed". Off-set lithograph in colors. Size: 11.25 x 16.75 inches. Center fold-line as originally issued; Very goo...
Paper
$2,995
H 28.25 in W 28.25 in D 1 in
Sister Mary Corita Kent Signed Limited Edition Large Abstract Serigraph Print
By Corita Kent
Located in Studio City, CA
Known as God's own Pop artist, Sister Mary Corita Kent went straight from high school into Catholic convent life in 1936. While serving her order and teaching art at Immaculate Heart...
Paper
$578 / item
H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in
CAVALO DE TROIA – Silkscreen Print, Limited Edition by Álvaro Siza Vieira
By Alvaro Siza
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Cavalo de Troia (The Trojan Horse) - The drawing is a representation of the wooden horse, developed by Odysseus, which the Greeks used during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy. The Trojans pulled the horse into their city as a victory trophy, not knowing there was a selected force of men hiding inside, who came out after reaching the city. Álvaro Siza started drawing at the age of six. With a great variety of drawings on his portfolio, many of them are inspired by mythology and historic scenes. “The drawings are what came to my mind in this very moment. I like mythology and expressing the stories in images. I have made a lot of mythological drawing...
Paper
$1,306
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Yellow Submarine The Beatles Sgt. Pepper Music Movie Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage musical film poster issued by Hallmark for the animated movie Yellow Submarine starring Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band based on...
Paper
$3,850
H 27 in W 19 in D 0.01 in
'The Beatles' Complete Set of Five Promotional Posters by Richard Avedon, 1967
By Richard Avedon
Located in Devon, GB
Complete set of five promotional posters Portraits 27 x 18¾ in. (68.5 x 47.5 cm.); Banner 14½ x 40 in. (37 x 101.5 cm.) Printed in England by Waterlow & Sons Limited for Stern Magazine, Germany Beatles manager Brian Epstein...
Linen, Paper
Unavailable|$93,518
H 63.78 in W 47.64 in D 1.97 in
"Love Saves The Day" Harland Miller, 2014 15 Color Silkscreen Print
Located in London, GB
"Love Saves The Day" Harland Miller, 2014 15 color silkscreen print on 410gsm Somerset paper 146 cm x 105 cm page size Edition 100 signed and numbered in pencil. One of the top...
Paper
$1,595
H 24.5 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
Richard Avedon Hand-Signed Vintage Poster Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent, 1981
By Richard Avedon
Located in Studio City, CA
This famous image/poster by renowned photographer Richard Avedon features an image of one of the most recognizable, iconic and celebrated images of the 20th century of a young, beaut...
Paper
$236Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.25 in W 18 in D 0.07 in
Original Midcentury Abstract Art Poster Signed by the Artist, Jacus
By A. Jacus
Located in Miami, FL
A very decorative original midcentury abstract art poster signed by listed artist A. Jacus. This beautiful poster was displayed during the exhibition at the La Boutique...
Paper
$1,795
H 30 in W 45.5 in D 1.75 in
Will Barnet Signed Limited Edition Serigraph Print "Madame Butterfly"
By Will Barnet
Located in Studio City, CA
A tranquil, gorgeously composed, quite large limited edition print by American artist Will Barnet. The print is pencil signed, titled, dated (1980) and numbered (256/300) by the artist. This is one of Barnet's most sought after images. Clearly, a standout work. The print has been professionally framed. Framed dimensions: 30" H, 45.5" W, 1.75" D Barnet studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School and then at the Art Students League in New York. He is the recipient of the following awards: Artist's Lifetime Achievement Award Medal The College Art Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award The Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art’s Lippincott Prize The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters’ Childe Hassam Prize. His work can be found in many permanent collections including: Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art Institute of Chicago Corcoran Gallery of Art Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Art, Boston National Gallery of Art Phillips...
Paper
$1,651
H 27.96 in W 22.25 in D 0.4 in
Original Concert Poster, American, Psychedelic Art, Berkeley Free Press, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage concert poster. An American, original advertisement handbill for Country Joe & The Fish et al, published by the Berkeley Free Press, dated to 1970. A striking examp...
Glass, Paper
Richard Anuszkiewicz Yellow Square 1968 Serigraph
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a modern, retro-inspired, serigraph titled "Yellow Square" signed Richard Anuszkiewicz 1968 (29x29). From the private collection of John Loree...
Paper
Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art Abstract Inward Eye Serigraph, Eternity
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Op Art serigraph by Richard Anuszkiewicz, one of ten from the Inward Eye portfolio with text from William Blake. The portfolio was published by Aquarius Press, France, and ...
Paper
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H 26 in W 20 in D 0.88 in
Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art Abstract Inward Eye Serigraph, the Eye Sees More
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Op Art serigraph by Richard Anuszkiewicz, one of ten from the Inward Eye portfolio with text from William Blake. The portfolio was published by Aquarius Press, France, and ...
Paper
Richard Anuszkiewicz Op Art Abstract Inward Eye Serigraph, Grandeur
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful Op Art serigraph by Richard Anuszkiewicz, one of ten from the Inward Eye portfolio with text from William Blake. The portfolio was published by Aquarius Press, France, and ...
Paper
Mid-Century Modern Red Blue Enameled Art Bowl by Richard Anuszkiewicz
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a red and blue art glass bowl, stamped Anuszkiewicz. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 8.5" diameter x Richard ...
Enamel
Color Screenprint on Paper by Richard Anuszkiewicz
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Stamford, CT
Color screenprint on paper by Richard Anuszkiewicz (American. b.1930). Blue, purple, yellow and orange colors. Signed and numbered 9/144.
Pair of Richard Anuszkiewicz Intaglio Etchings with Aquatint
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Richard Anuszkiewicz Intaglio etching with aquatint on somerset. Signed and numbered in pencil. Archivally framed in 12-karat white gold frames using acid free archival mat...
Paper
Richard Anuszkiewicz "Diamond Chroma" Screenprint in Colors, 1965
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in New York, NY
This striking abstract geometric screen print, entitled "Diamond Chroma", was realized by the celebrated Modern artist Richard Auszkiewicz in the United States, circa 1965. A striated diamond form occupies the center of the composition with triangular forms in each corner- rendered in bright jewel tones of reds, pinks, blues and greens. This dynamic and vibrant decorative screen print recalls the color studies of Josef Albers (reinterpreted through the lens of Op-Art), under whom the artist studied. The work comes presented in a custom 24-karat giltwood gallery frame with acid free silk liner, and is in excellent vintage condition. Signed, numbered, and dated in pencil in the lower right hand corner. Richard Anuszkiewicz, in full Richard Joseph Anuszkiewicz (born May 23, 1930, Erie, Pa., U.S.), American painter, among the originators of Op art, a style of painting concerned with visual sensation and the effect of optical illusion. Anuszkiewicz studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art (1948–53), the Yale University School of Art and Architecture (1953–55), and Kent State University (B.S. in education, 1956). In 1967, he was artist in residence at Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., and later taught at the University of Wisconsin, Cornell University, and Kent State University. Anuszkiewicz’ canvases depict tight geometric shapes in vivid colors that seem to shift under the eye. Diamond Chroma, from the New York Ten portfolio, from the portfolio, 1965. Screenprint in colors...
Paint, Paper
Large 1960s Rare Richard Anuskiewicz Modern Pop Art
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare piece from the legendary Pop Artist Richard Anuskiewicz (b.1930) from the 1960s. Art is on custom-made Masonite board. Purchased from a vint...
Paper
Enamel Bowl by Richard Anuszkiewicz
By Richard Anuszkiewicz
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Rare bowl by Richard Anuszkiewicz produced in very limited production for the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington DC. He was one of the founders and foremost exponents of the Op Art Move...